GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,479 km
5,890 miles
TVF
Thief River Falls
United States
Distance
9,479 km
5,890 mi / 5,118 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
328°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG TVF
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Thief River Falls Regional Airport
IATA Code GIG TVF
ICAO Code SBGL KTVF
City Rio De Janeiro Thief River Falls
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Chicago
Elevation 28 ft 1,119 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 48.070000, -96.190000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Thief River Falls (TVF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Thief River Falls Regional Airport (TVF) in Thief River Falls, United States is 9,479 kilometers (5,890 miles / 5,118 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Brazil with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:15 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 06:15 in Thief River Falls. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,091 feet between the two airports. Thief River Falls Regional Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Thief River Falls (TVF) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 132° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Thief River Falls Regional Airport (TVF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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